Pennywell Skatepark is an all-concrete skatepark located in King George V playing fields in Sunderland. This skatepark is solely transitions based and features a mini ramp on one side. The mini ramp opens up into a large flat area, and the top platform has a quarter pipe leading into it. On the other top platform, there is a flat bank that leads up to a jump box.
The run finishes with a quarter pipe at the other end.
While the layout of Pennywell Skatepark is simple and back and forth, the surfaces are smooth and fast, making it a great place for beginners to learn the basics. However, if you're looking for a more challenging skate, there are other skateparks nearby that offer more variety.
Pennywell Skatepark is open to the public, but its opening and closing times may vary. It is an outdoor facility made of concrete, offering an ideal environment for skateboarding enthusiasts. The address of the skatepark is Pennywell Skatepark, King George V Playing Field, Palgrove Road, Sunderland, SR4 8AZ.
To reach Pennywell Skatepark, you can take the South Hylton Metro Station exit onto Hylton Bank. Follow the road south until you reach the roundabout, then turn left onto Hylton Road. Continue on Hylton Road until you reach Palgrove Road on your right. Take Palgrove Road and enter the park where Pennywell Skatepark is located.
Alternatively, if you're using public transport, the Glasbury Avenue bus stop is nearby, and the skatepark is just opposite it.
For the latest updates and news about the skatepark, you can visit The Skateparks Project website, where you can find information about design and development guidance for skateboarding, recent news about skateparks, and resources for building great skateparks. The Skateparks Project also maintains the largest directory of skateparks in the UK.
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